Set your crock pot to low. Yes, low. Not high. Patience, grasshopper. For chicken broth, let it go for 12 to 24 hours. For beef broth, you want a full 24 to 48 hours. Yes, you read that right—two days. But you’re not doing anything except walking past the pot and saying, “Good job, little buddy.”
Check on it occasionally. If the water level drops below the bones, add more. Other than that, it’s the most hands-off cooking project you’ll ever do. It’s perfect for those weekends when you plan to stay in pajamas and binge-watch that show everyone’s talking about.
If you see a layer of scum float to the top? Don’t panic. That’s just impurities doing a little dance. You can skim it off with a spoon if you’re feeling OCD, or just ignore it. I usually ignore it and call it “rustic character.”
